Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to be a driving force in data management excellence? As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in the US BBU, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency to support strategic business objectives. You'll be the vital link between business collaborators and IT, translating sophisticated needs into actionable data solutions that enhance decision-making. Your analytical prowess will guide the development of innovative data products, fostering collaboration across teams to meet evolving business needs. With a focus on leadership, you'll mentor a team of data professionals, delivering clear insights that drive business transformation. Are you prepared to lead the charge in operational excellence?

Accountabilities:

• Provide operational and technical support for US BBU data management activities – data quality management, business process workflows, and data management needs for downstream applications and tools.
• Provide appropriate operational solve and triaging related to data processing, business user queries, data investigation, and ad-hoc analytics.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and basic ad-hoc analyses to support business teams.
• Act as a liaison between Commercial/Medical partners and IT for partner concerns and issue resolution.
• Assist in handling access, user roles, and updates across platforms like Sharp.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Quantitative bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required in one of the following or related fields: Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science or Data Science. An advanced degree is preferred (Master's, MBA or PhD).
• Proficient in PBI, PowerApps [development & troubleshooting], SQL, Python, Databricks, and AWS S3 operations.
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy standards, and operational protocols.
• Superb communication and influencing skills with demonstrable ability to develop and effectively.
• Experience working in a business support or operational data management environment.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Define and document detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements for the data products.
• Engage with multi-functional partners to understand their requirements, struggles, and expectations.
• Advocate for a user-centric design approach, ensuring that the data products are intuitive, accessible, and meet the needs of the target users.
• Collaborate with the development team to plan and implement agile sprints, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Supervise the data product ecosystem’s Business architecture, design, and development.
• Supervise industry trends and guidelines in data product development and management.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Be responsible for the end-to-end development lifecycle of the data products, from ideation to deployment.
• Strong leadership and social skills with proven ability to work multi-functionally with a significant number of business leaders and multi-functional business partners.
• Present succinct, compelling reviews of independently developed analyses infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team.
• Good interpersonal skills and time management; ability to handle diverse range of simultaneous projects.
• Exposure & Understanding: ELAAD, APLD, HCP Segmentation, Targeting (Call plan), Alignment, SFO Structuring & Sizing, HCP Campaign - Digital Promotion & Measurement, Xponant data (sales data - Rx data), HCP Specialty Management Data (DDD MD), Call Activity, Fingertip/Formulary (Plan PBM lives data).

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of AZ brand and Science.
• Experience of working with multiple 3rd party providers, including information technology partners.
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to engage, build and maintain credibility with Commercial Leadership Team.
• Understanding of US BBU commercial and medical business functions.
• Experience with Sharp [Internal AZ platform] administration, Power Apps development or troubleshooting.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll join a versatile distributed team dedicated to making a significant impact on patients' lives. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to innovate and apply creativity to every task. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where digital innovation accelerates our evolution. With countless opportunities for growth and learning from high-performing colleagues, you'll be rewarded for your contributions as you help shape the future of healthcare.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our diverse team!

Date Posted

11-Sept-2025

Closing Date

16-Sept-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.